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I have this question
(5)^-5 (5)^7
Ok so can I just add the exponents or do I need to turn (5)^-5 into a fraction to make it positive first?

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(Best answer & fan to how ever helps first)
Very important please reply ASAP
I have this question 
(5)^-5 (5)^7
Ok so can I just add the exponents or do I need to turn (5)^-5 into a fraction to make it positive first?

leozap1 · Answer

Please do not give a answer I only want to know how to do it

anonymous · Answer

add then exponents first (as the base is same  5 in both cases)
 and then simplify further

leozap1 · Answer

Ok Thanks so it would be 25